Most people see Chase Manning as the party-boy twink he seems on the surface. Only James, Chase’s BFF, knows the depth of his loyalty and the extent of the wounds Chase carries inside. When Chase meets Rhys Sayer things don’t go well, but he can’t shake his attraction to the huge, sexy man.

Rhys is a man of contradictions and fear—a strange combination for a PI and bodyguard. He’s in a bad place emotionally when he sets eyes on Chase for the first time. When Chase puts the moves on him, Rhys insults him, thwarting any possibility of a relationship. Rhys doesn’t see himself as a complicated man, but he dreads the very kind of connection he desires.

​Just as they’re trying to overcome their uncertainties, Chase is put in harm’s way. Luckily Rhys and their friends have all the right talents to help Rhys save the man of his dreams.

I have to start by saying I totally love this Desires Entwined Series. I think it is because I love following characters in a series to see what else happens to them and that is most definitely the case in this one. You really need to read book one in the series before you read this as you will get quite the grasp on Chase’s character.

Chase originally comes across as the party boy who goes home with anyone - but that couldn't be further from the truth. He loves to party, don't get me wrong, but he always goes home alone. He is also very close to his friend James whom we already met in book one.

Chase does meet Rhys while out dancing one night, but Rhys totally insulted Chase that night and now Chase tends to avoid him at all costs. Rhys does regret what he said to him, almost straight away, but hasn't had the chance or rather the guts to apologise to him.

They meet again when Chase thinks he is going to lunch with his BFF James but Rhys is also there and has a work proposition to put to him - Chase refuses before Rhys has finished but after being told off by James he decides to give it a try.

From the first day that they work together it is like both of them are walking on egg shells around each other! However things get worse when Rhys's ex-boyfriend suddenly appears at the office and Chase really takes exception to being called a boy. This ignites his temper and once Rhys has thrown his ex-boyfriend out he tries to talk to Chase but instead has to try and avoid all the missiles being thrown at him!

Now OMG it really hots up - Chase realises he has hit Rhys with one of his missiles and his whole demeanour changed, and suddenly they are all over each other. Chase takes charge and Rhys has a night to remember - which is all he has as Chase has disappeared when he wakes next morning. Rhys would love more of the same with Chase, but Chase is running scared again.

Rhys keeps pursuing Chase and eventually they meet up again, and again, and things seem to be going well for the couple, until the case that Rhys is investigating suddenly makes a huge impact on Chase, and not in a good way. At this point I really felt for both Chase (for going through what he did) and for Rhys (he was a loss of how best to help).

I am not going to spoil what happens, but suffice to say I could not put the book down, and was actually willing Chase and Rhys to stay a couple. It hits home to both of them how much they care for each other (although I should point out that Rhys realises far quicker than Chase does), when Chase is put in harm’s way, and it is up to Rhys, his brother Dal and their friends to ensure that Chase is safe and sound.

Throughout this book, you also meet Dal and then eventually Alex, and these are the main characters in the next book in the series, and I love how Tempeste has set up the Desires Entwined series so that you really get to know the characters, and even once their story has been told they are still around in the series.

Tempeste O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual gender fluid whose best friend growing up had the courage to do what she couldn’t–defy the hate and come out. He has been her hero ever since.Tempe is a hopeless romantic that loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters. Though new to writing M/M, she has done many things in her life, though writing has always drawn her back–no matter what else life has thrown her way. She counts her friends, family, and Muse as her greatest blessings in life. She lives in Wisconsin with her children, reading, writing, and enjoying life.Tempe is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, Rainbow Romance Writers, and WisRWA. Learn more about Tempeste and her writing athttp://tempesteoriley.com.

I haven't read any of Tempeste's books yet but I'm buying the first book in this series now!

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Gay Media Reviews

11/12/2015 10:41:42 am

Michelle, I so totally love this series, I am reading again to do the reviews and loving it !! Lol

Please let me know how you enjoy the first book, which is James and Seth. Dawn

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jodi marinich

11/12/2015 10:47:48 am

i honestly love all her stories..this series is my fav so far

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Gay Media Reviews

11/12/2015 10:51:26 am

Thanks Jodi, you have made my day :)

I always wonder if it is just me when I find a series I love so much! I have just read Signs of Desire to review (review not out until next month) and that one is just awesome too!

Dawn X

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Geene

11/16/2015 03:49:42 pm

Honestly I have yet to read any of the books. I came across the author while in the kindle store and became interested. I read an excerpt chapter from the first book on Amazon and liked where it was heading so I will purchase it to continue on. If the first book turns out as great as I think it will I will definitely want to read the second one. :)